How to Download Offline Maps for Free

Offline Maps Shouldn't Be Complicated

Understanding how to download and use offline maps is a genuinely useful skill in the outdoors. Paper maps are still essential — and a skill worth having on their own — but a reliable set of offline digital maps is fast, functional, and convenient once you know how to set it up.

It's also easy to end up paying for subscriptions you don't need. This information doesn't have to cost anything.

Watch the video below to learn how to download reliable, high-quality, accurate offline maps straight to your phone for free — one more way to stay safe and prepared on the trail.